Vatican tour in depth

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Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most extraordinary artistic and historical treasures on an in-depth private guided tour of Vatican City. Your private licensed guide will meet you at your Rome hotel or directly at the Vatican entrance to lead you through the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums. Spanning centuries of human creativity, the papal collections bring together celebrated ancient Greek and Roman sculptures alongside crowning Renaissance masterpieces, including the Raphael Rooms, as your guide shares the captivating history of the popes who assembled this unparalleled trove.
Your journey builds toward the magnificent Sistine Chapel, where you will stand beneath Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling frescoes and his dramatic Last Judgment, uncovering the stories and artistic breakthroughs behind years of painstaking devotion. From the chapel, continue into the monumental St. Peter’s Basilica to admire its soaring architecture, glorious Baroque artworks, and Michelangelo’s exquisitely carved Pietà, before stepping out into the sweeping embrace of St. Peter’s Square.
Because the Vatican Museums are among the most visited sites in the world, advance timed entry tickets must be reserved well ahead of your visit, and the museums remain closed on Sundays except for the last Sunday of each month. A strict dress code covering shoulders and knees is enforced for entry into the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, and comfortable walking shoes are essential for covering the expansive galleries. At the conclusion of your tour, your guide will gladly share local dining recommendations or assist you with directions back to your hotel.

Please note: The Basilica of St Peter’s might close for last minute ceremonies or mass. We will try to inform you on time but it is not always possible.

Duration: 5 hours
Availability: Everyday except Sunday when the sites remain closed

Note:  Proper attire must be worn in the Vatican, shoulders and knees must be covered.
For security reason no backpacks of any size are allowed, please do not bring any.